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5 Crafty Christmas Card Ideas for the End of Term
5 quick and inventive Christmas card ideas for your students to get crafty with! Don't send home plain old cards this Christmas...give these a try!
Art Ideas for Kids: Outdoor Line Drawing
Check out how I took this simple kids art activity and turned into something special! With tips for parents and curriculum links for teachers, this post might just spark your children's creative imagination.
Robotic Orb Coding Challenge Task Cards
If you're ready for a new coding challenge, our brand-new Orb Robot Task Cards will have your class engaged and excited about learning to code in no time!
15 Marvellous Muffin Tray Activities for the Classroom
We've baked up some delightful muffin tray activities for the classroom... you won't be able to top these!
Video Backgrounds for Teachers (FREE Download)
These beautifully designed video backgrounds are the perfect addition to your teaching videos for home learning!
Classroom Cleaning Hacks that are Safe and Effective
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers! These eight simple-yet-effective, safe classroom cleaning tips will help you keep your classroom fresh.
Meet Our Designer - Pru Earl
Read all about one of our very talented designers, Pru Earl.
Thoughtful Teacher Gift Ideas
After a lively conversation here in the Teach Starter office about the whole concept of gifts for teachers, here's a little food for thought!
Spoil Yourself! Holiday Treats for Teachers
We don't really need an excuse to spoil ourselves, do we? School holidays feel like a pretty good reason to anyway! You guys have worked hard this semester, and it's time to put yourself first for a little while.
The Must-Have Persuasive Teaching Resource | Persuasive Writing Examples for Kids
Check out this must-have persuasive teaching resource including persuasive writing examples for kids.
Gamified 3D Object Unit Plan (With Assessment!)
Calling all Shape Seekers! Take a look inside our newest 3D object unit plan - jam-packed with fun 2D and 3D activities!
How to Stay Connected with Students During School Closures
Creative new ways to maintain relationships and stay connected with your students during school closures.
16 Nature Walk Activities for Kids
Get back-to-nature with 16 fun activities to do on a nature walk with your children.
Poetry Resources Folder for Teachers
Teaching poetry this term? Our brand new Poetry Resources Folder Template contains everything you need to file your teaching resources for your poetry unit!
8 Ways to Create Positive Classroom Vibes
Some of these take a little while to set up, while others take no time at all. Consider each idea and choose the ones that are best for you and your students.
Teaching Resources for Special Education Teachers
Finding the right resources for your students when in Special Education, can be difficult. This blog will outline some of the resources Teach Starter have that can assist Special Education teachers to navigate their day!
26 Brain Break Ideas for the Classroom
This blog will outline 25 quick and easy ways to get your students to take a brain break, even if it is for 10 minutes, it is sure to limit distractions and improve attention.
How to Transform Sight Words into Heart Words
The debate over using sight words has been strong in the teaching profession for a while now. But, have you heard of heart words?
10 Football Drill Task Cards to Make Coaching Easy
Football drills are essential to teach and learn soccer fundamentals. Make coaching easy with these football drill task cards for kids.
The Easiest End of Year Activity - Say Cheese!
Are you looking for an end of year activity that's quick, easy and above all FUN?! Look no further than our End of Year Snapshot Activity!
Tips for Tight Teachers | Money-Saving Classroom Hacks
Are you sick of spending your hard earned cash on classroom supplies? Check out our classroom hacks for saving money in the classroom.
Origami Transforming Ninja Star (Using Sticky Notes)
Have you packed all your craft gear away? That's ok - all you need is eight sticky notes per student for this cool origami transforming star...
Christmas Craft | The One and Only Funky Reindeer
The most popular Christmas craft idea is back! Don't forget to do your #funkyreindeer...
How to Prioritise Your Tasks When Everything is a Priority
If you want a SIMPLE way to manage your To Do List and a step-by-step guide for setting it up, then this post is for you!
10 Amazing Teaching Tools for the Classroom
Relax! Sit down and have a cup of tea and enjoy scrolling through some of these amazing, time saving teaching tools that are all available on Teach Starter!
Opening the Door To an Outdoor Classroom | Creating an Outdoor Lesson Box
Do you love teaching in the great outdoors? Make transitioning to an outdoor classroom a breeze with our Outdoor Lesson Box.
(NEW) What's Buzzing? - Magazine for Students
Check out our NEW magazine for students - What's Buzzing! Full of engaging articles, literacy lessons will never be the same again!
10 Terrific Uses for our Random Name Selector Widget
This widget will change the way you teach! From Literacy to classroom routines, read on for 10 terrific uses for our random name selector!
How to Set up Guided Reading in the Classroom
I remember sitting in a lecture during my teaching studies, listening attentively about the importance of guided reading, an essential part of any early literacy program.
65 Fun Activities to Stop Kids Saying... 'I'm Bored!'
Are you looking for boredom busters? This list of 65 fun things to do at home with kids is a game-changer!
15 Helpful Tips for Writing Student Reports
Report writing is always a stressful time of year for teachers. To a new teacher, the task can become quite overwhelming. Where do I start? What do I write? How can I individualise my reports?
Subitising Activities for Kids | The Importance of Teaching Subitising
Read about the importance of subitising and check out our printable subitising activities for the classroom.